Philippines lifts martial law in mainly Muslim Mindanao

Improving security climate, reduced extremism cited as reasons for ending military rule. FMTNews IslamicState Mindanao

Despite dismantling extremist networks, the Philippines now faces the threat of suicide bombings.

Martial law was imposed in May 2017 in response to a surprise attack on the city of Marawi by local and foreign fighters loyal to Islamic State. The rebels held the city for five months, fending off daily air strikes and ground assaults before their leaders were reported killed. “The people of Mindanao are assured that any incipient major threat in the region would be nipped in the bud,” Panelo told a regular briefing.

Though the government has cited success in dismantling the extremist networks, it is now faced with a sinister new threat from suicide bombings, which were previously unheard of in the southern Philippines.

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